Tributes for July 24

Betty Kay Rangel

Nov. 14, 1941-July 20, 2013

Age: 71

Residence: Greeley

Betty Kay Rangel, 71, of Greeley, died Saturday, July 20, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born on Nov. 14, 1941, in Lincoln, Neb., to Fredrick “Roy” LeRoy and Lillian (Woodward) Wymore.

Betty lived in Lincoln, until her family moved to Grand Island, Neb., where she attended Walnut Jr. High. The family then moved to Greeley, where she finished her education at Greeley High School, graduating in 1960.

On Oct. 2, 1959, she married Richard Rangel at First United Methodist Church in Greeley.

Betty volunteered as a room mother, was a member of Greeley School District 6 accountability committee and was very active volunteering in many school activities and in the community.

Betty focused on her children and grandchildren. She was known as “Grandma Betty” to many high school students. She raised two kids who lost parents, and treated them as her own. She made sure the additional children she helped did well in school and they knew she cared a great deal for them. She never knew a stranger and was loved and respected by all who met her. She helped many in need, whom may have been a stranger. Christmas was her very favorite holiday and she made it very special for her family. During holidays, birthday and family gatherings she made her house a home. She was especially fond of her “grand dogs,” Smokey and Molly.

A celebration of her beautiful life will be held 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2013, at Adamson Funeral Home, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley. Share memories at http://www.adamsonchapels.com.

Delores Ann Knorr

April 28, 1940-July 20, 2013

Age: 73

Residence: Evans

Delores Ann Knorr, 73, of Evans, died Saturday, July 20, 2013, at her residence. She was born on April 28, 1940, to George and Irene (Jones) Barber in Sterling, where she grew up and graduated from Sterling High School.

After high school, Delores continued her education, graduating from Barnes Business School in Denver, where she met Ed Knorr. They were married on Dec. 7, 1958, and moved to Summit County, Colo., where she began a career with the national forest service. Over the years, she worked in Kremmling and Dillon, Colo., Chadron, Neb., Laramie, Wyo., and Denver, where she retired as an administrative officer. She enjoyed gardening, dancing, and especially enjoyed tole painting. She will be remembered by her family as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Delores is survived by two sons and their wives, Robert and Gayle Knorr of Dillon, Colo., Greg and Tami Knorr of Ulm, Mont.; grandchildren, Jeremy Ritchey and his wife, Jamie, Chris Knorr and Jessie Knorr; sister, Linda French of Evans; numerous nieces and nephews; and a loving extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, George Barber.

A celebration of Delores’ life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Adamson Chapel in Greeley.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to “Hospice of Northern Colorado,” in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Service, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO, 80634.

Garry Joe Schump

Garry Joe Schump, 60, of Greeley, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, at North Colorado Medical Center. He was born Sept. 12, 1952, in Herrington, Kan., to Raymond and Betty (Rudolph) Schump.

When Garry was 8 years old, his family moved to Greeley. He attended schools in Greeley and graduated from Greeley West High School in 1971. He served in the Army, and later Marine Corps. After he was honorably discharged, he returned to Greeley.

Garry loved gardening vegetables and grew beautiful flowers. He enjoyed playing foosball and shooting pool. He loved family time at the holidays. Garry was very religious and enjoyed Christian fellowship at many churches and coffee shops. He knew many people and had many friends.

Martha Bruntz Steinmetz

July 2, 1918-July 21, 2013

Age: 95

Residence: Kersey

Martha Bruntz Steinmetz, 95, of Kersey, died July 21, 2013 at Fairacres Manor. She was born July 2, 1918, in LaSalle, to Adam and Minnie Bruntz.

On May 7, 1937, she married Sam Steinmetz in Greeley. Mrs. Steinmetz attended school at Beebe Draw near LaSalle. Mrs. Steinmetz and her husband lived on a farm northwest of Kersey and also operated a dairy . When her husband retired from farming, they remained living on the farm. She was a homemaker and co-partner in all the farm work. Sam passed away June 7, 2003.

She was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Congregational Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the Ladies Aide. She enjoyed sewing.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,, Sam; brothers Adam, Edward and Sam Bruntz; and sisters, Effie, Dolly, Hannah, Marie and Leah.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m Friday, July 26, 2013, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel, with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens, and reception at Allnutt Reception Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Room or Hospice of Northern Colorado, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO, 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at http://www.allnutt.com.